Asheville became well-known for psychiatric care with the opening of Highland Hospital in 1904; Highland Hospital enjoyed a national reputation.
The historic Highland Hospital was located in Montford, in residential district in Asheville.
Originally named "Dr. Carroll's Sanatorium" - it was founded by a famed psychiatrist
Robert S. Carroll.
Homewood at 19 Zillicoa, the house of Dr.Carroll and his wife, Grace Potter Carrol
Highland Hall at 75 Zillicoa Street was built specifically for the Hospital. The psychiatric facility was located in this building. In a fire on the night of March 10, 1948 nine women died, among them was Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F.Scott Fitzgerald.
Rumbaugh House, Zillicoa Street built in 1892 and it was consider as one of the greatest residence in the Montford area. The Administration for Highland Hospital was located in this building.
